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City of Bloomington to rename Jordan Avenue after important African American family

By Cameron Garber · Wednesday, Sept. 15,2021 5:53 p.m.

The street will be called Eagleson Avenue beginning Feb. 1, 2022.

MCCSC bus shortages cause frustration, uncertainty among families

By Ryan Costello · Wednesday, Sept. 15,2021 10:52 a.m.

Parents say they are having to plan their days around bus schedule uncertainties.

Bloomington utilities department responds to water taste, odor issues

By Sean Gilley · Tuesday, Sept. 14,2021 5:55 p.m.

Utility Communications Manager says algae may be because of bad taste in Bloomington’s water.

The Indiana General Assembly announced proposed U.S. House and Indiana State House districts for the next decade on Sept. 14, 2021. Bloomington and Monroe County would remain in IN-9 under the proposed map.

Indiana Republicans announce U.S. House redistricting drafts, Monroe County stays in IN-9

By Colin Kulpa · Tuesday, Sept. 14,2021 1:10 p.m.

Indiana’s 9th District now does not include Morgan County and shifts to include southeastern Indiana.

OPINION: Senator Mike Braun’s comments regarding refugee resettlement in Indiana are unjustified

By Russ Hensley · Monday, Sept. 13,2021 8:41 p.m.

Senator Mike Braun mischaracterized Afghan refugees as they arrived in Indiana.

Local farmers markets see increased attendance, COVID-19 restrictions lessen

By Lauren Ulrich · Monday, Sept. 13,2021 7:12 p.m.

Vendors said business as well as the social environment of the markets have improved.

Federal appeals court denies IU’s request to dismiss vaccine mandate lawsuit

By Cameron Garber · Monday, Sept. 13,2021 4:52 p.m.

The Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals will hear the case against IU’s vaccine mandate.

The CDC eviction moratorium ended last month. What happens next in Bloomington?

By Kaitlyn Radde · Monday, Sept. 13,2021 2:52 p.m.

“It’s a tough situation for all parties,” a Monroe County Circuit Court judge said.

As the US initiated Afghanistan retreat, family, friends in Indiana try helping refugees

By Laura Gerber · Sunday, Sept. 12,2021 2:38 p.m.

The Taliban retook power in Afghanistan after the U.S. pulled out of the country.

Sunrise Bloomington launches campaign protesting IU fossil fuel involvement

By Lauren Ulrich · Thursday, Sept. 9,2021 11:46 a.m.

The campaign calls on IU to disclose its investments and reinvest in sustainable energy.

Bloomington City Council supports police pay raise, considers meeting time limits

By Sean Gilley · Wednesday, Sept. 8,2021 11:51 p.m.

The time-limit legislation will receive a final vote at a future meeting.

Grunwald Gallery exhibit showcases 47 Eskenazi school faculty members

By Haripriya Jalluri · Wednesday, Sept. 8,2021 8:49 p.m.

The Eskenazi School of Art, Architecture and Design exhibit is free to the public.

Pottery House Studio offers art classes, community for all ages

By Nadia Scharf · Wednesday, Sept. 8,2021 7:01 p.m.

Owner Susan Snyder’s studio fosters connection through pottery painting and classes.

Walk to End Alzheimer’s returning Sunday

By Emma Herwehe · Wednesday, Sept. 8,2021 3:06 p.m.

The goal of the walk will be to raise funds for Alzheimer’s research programs.

Bloomington businesses adjust to labor shortage by raising wages, word-of-mouth hiring

By Sean Gilley · Tuesday, Sept. 7,2021 7:07 p.m.

Pizza X owner Jeff Mease will raise wages Sept. 8 to combat labor shortages.

Bloomington Utilities issues boil water advisory near West Seventh Street

By Cameron Garber · Monday, Sept. 6,2021 1:05 p.m.

Affected residents are advised to boil tap water for five minutes before consumption.

Servers claim many students have become worse tippers, ruder

By Izzy Myszak · Thursday, Sept. 2,2021 8:23 p.m.

Employees share how customers have banged on windows and disrupted signs.

Bloomington City Council approves $30 million in bonds to finance affordable housing

By Sean Gilley · Thursday, Sept. 2,2021 1:42 p.m.

Council members voted unanimously to allow bond-financing for the Crestmont affordable housing complex.

Camp Atterbury designated as temporary housing site for Afghanistan refugees

By Laura Gerber · Wednesday, Sept. 1,2021 8:16 p.m.

Active-duty and National Guard service members will be at the site to assist.

The tipping point: How Switchyard’s new model might affect Bloomington bars, restaurants

By Sean Gilley · Wednesday, Sept. 1,2021 2:22 p.m.

IU economics professor speculates the likelihood of tip elimination in Bloomington restaurants and bars.

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